How to watch Clippers vs. Heat: Start time, TV channel, live stream for Thursday NBA game

Benyam Kidane

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The LA Clippers travel to Miami to square off against the Heat on Thursday night on the second night of a back-to-back.

The Clippers welcomed back both Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Paul George (hamstring) to the rotation in Monday night's win over the Hornets, however, with both players still getting their legs under them, it's likely they sit out the back-to-back.

Meanwhile, Miami, who is playing the second game of a three-game homestand, looks to bounce back after suffering a 20-point loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. 

For more information on how to watch this matchup, The Sporting News has you covered below.

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What channel is Clippers vs. Heat on?

  • Date: Thursday, Dec. 8
  • TV channel: NBA TV | Bally Sports | SunBally Sports | SoCalClipperVision
  • Live stream: NBA League PassSling TV

In addition to regional broadcasts in local markets, Clippers vs. Heat will air nationally on NBA TV.

If you don't have a cable subscription, you can watch Clippers vs. Heat through NBA League Pass, which includes NBA TV in its subscription. Monthly NBA League Pass subscriptions begin at $14.99 monthly while an annual subscription to NBA League Pass begins at $99.99.

Fans in the U.S. can also watch the biggest games of the 2022-23 NBA season on Sling TV. Stream Sling Orange for $40/month to catch all regular season games on TNT, ESPN & ABC. For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $51/month. Local regional blackout restrictions apply.

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Clippers vs. Heat start time

  • Date: Thursday, Dec. 8
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

Clippers vs. Heat is scheduled to tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 8. The game will be played at FTX Arena in Miami.

Clippers schedule 2022-23

Here are the next five games on LA's schedule:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
Dec. 8 vs. Heat 7:30 p.m. NBA TV
Dec. 10 at Wizards 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 12 vs. Celtics 10:30 p.m. NBA TV
Dec. 14 vs. Timberwolves 10:00 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 15 vs. Suns 10:30 p.m. NBA TV

Heat schedule 2022-23

Here are the next five games on Miami's schedule:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
Dec. 8 vs. Clippers 7:30 p.m. NBA TV
Dec. 10 vs. Spurs 5:00 p.m.
Dec. 12 at Pacers 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 14 at Thunder 8 p.m.
Dec. 15 at Rockets 8:00 p.m.

Benyam Kidane

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Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor and has been covering the league for The Sporting News since 2016. In his spare time you can find him watching Allen Iverson highlights on repeat.